Now I have the bike in 'riding' condition, I'd obviously like to ride it quite a bit more this year than I had the opportunity to last. I'd also like to get the weight down a bit, and get the group set a bit more consistent (and lighter).

Must get fitter - commuting on a bike to work helps fend off the worst effects of nasty progressive rheumatoid Arthritis. Its like cycling through thick mud while being overtaken by 80yr olds with panniers!

Additionally working on a lovely Holdsworth Cyclone Deluxe which I'm looking forward to finishing. I may need some guidance from people here on this one!

I'm going to build a new bike! It's just a winter job in 531 to save the 853 custom from the worst of the weather. That said, I can see it becoming my retro ride and me selling the 853. I may then be looking for something in titanium or, dare I say it, plastic!

No real plans as yet.. except I intend to ride the bike every day for 365 days.. Rain or shine whether it be commute, club spin, sportive or blood and thunder club race nights... !

I am also aiming for a 165 mile ride from Galway to Kilmacrennan . It isnt an organised run just me and the 1983 Vitus. I am leaving this to Aug/Sept time and I am going to do it in 1 day .. Am I mad ?

I done a number of sportives last year and used teh Vitus 979.. loads of positive comments...!

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I picked up a Planet X carbon fork, it needs a bit of work as it has been damaged on the steerer tube. Luckily my bike is so small that I should be able to cut off much if not all of the damaged area and reinforce the remaining section.

That is the start of making my plans into a reality anyway. Much more sourcing left to do yet though.

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